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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Today is the last day of the month and I am here to welcome you to my Crafters of Faith card! The Crafters of Faith blogging group is a joyous blending of Christian friends ~ joined together to fellowship, share our faith, build friendships and craft together!

This is our March Challenge—as posed by Jeanette:Since we will be posting on Easter Sunday – March 31 – and since we are Crafters
of Faith, I’d like us to create a religious-themed Easter card. No Easter
bunnies and such, but instead a card that focuses on the Risen Lord! It can
include Scripture and/or images, but needs to focus on the religious aspect of
the holiday.

He is not here; he has risen! (Luke 24:6)

I have a few Easter stamps, but this is one of my favorites. I have not used it for a few years--so I thought it was time to give it a nod. I wanted the image to be the highlight of this card, so the only added embellishment was a ribbon. I did use a white gel pen over the lilies so they would be brighter.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

This is for the monthly swap that Pam hosts on SCS. Each month we make 10 swap cards and they can be any theme. All of the swappers are wonderful and I have gotten some awesome cards back in past months.This month I went with an Easter theme and I wish you a Blessed Easter tomorrow!I think this is one of the rare cards where I did not use any ribbon--but I liked the simple look of just the sentiment and the brads. Image/Sentiment—Verses Easter BringsCardstock—Gina K White; Stampin’ Up Pool Party, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette; Three Bugs in a Rug One Fine Day Woodys/Stripe Patterned PaperInk—SU Chocolate ChipAccessories—SU Pink Brads

Thursday, March 28, 2013

It is the 28th of the month, so I am here to welcome you to another round with the Calendar Girls!

Who are the Calendar Girls? We are a group of bloggers who want to have a place where friendships blossom, creativity abounds, and encouragement prevails! In keeping with that dream, this blog group has been created so we will have a place to interact and enjoy being fellow bloggers. Tami is our hostess this month and true to her previous challenges--she made this month interesting.................. This is what she wrote for us to follow: Um, I hope I do not hurt anyone's feelings
here but we are all a little bit of paper hoarders!!!

Well, we are going
to have to give up the security blanket for March. I would like to see your best
created card with NO designer paper. *gasp*.....*thud* {I think J just hit the
floor}.

So go ahead and grab your 'old school stamps' - yep, like a set
you have not used in years - and create a card for the Calendar
Girls.

Oh, and let's try to keep in theme with 'use what'cha got', please
no new purchases for this round. Use what'cha got...well, everything but
designer paper that is!

I cannot wait to see what my friends come up
with. It is always something to look forward to!

This was a fun card for me to make. First--not using designer paper is a bit of a challenge for me--however I did go "old school" and used a background stamp and heat embossed the background. Gasp--I do not remember the last time I did this! I did not use an "old stamp"--but I did use a stamp that was not a new purchase as it was gifted to me by one of our own calendar girls Kelly. She remembered that I played saxophone in high school and when she saw this set in a store, she thought of me and bought it to send to me. I love the stamp set! So--since I played saxophone back in high school--I think that fits as "old school"............................... Right Jeanette!

Image/Sentiment—TPC Studio MusicCardstock—Gina K White, Lipstick Red, BlackInk—Versamark; SU Real RedAccessories—SU Punches; Black Embossing Powder; Red Satin Ribbon, Red BradsPlease check out the blogs of all of the Calendar Girls—there are 10 of us, so it might take you a bit.I am sure you will enjoy all of the creations inspired by "Old School ideas" ! All of the blogs are listed on my left sidebar. Thanks for joining us!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I used the cute Back to Paper digital images for the main focus of the card. I think these animals are the cutest. THANK YOU, Back to PaperI thought the sentiment Wish Big was a perfect fit for these guys!

Here is the inside of my card:

Image/Sentiment—Back to Paper Whimsical Happy Dog, Cat and Monkey digital images; Stampin' Up Short and Sweet

Saturday, March 23, 2013

This is the second of the two swap cards that I made for Sarah’s recent PTI-PaperTrey Ink Swap she posted on SCS. This was for the general category. I really like the bright colors of the DSP--makes me think of warmer weather!Image/Sentiment—PTI Stylist Sentiments - BirthdayCardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Old Olive, Regal Rose, Baja Breeze; American Crafts Day Dreams-Joyful Day/Wonderful Day Patterned PaperInk—SU Baja BreezeAccessories—SU Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Old Olive Brads; Birthday Cake Brad.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

This is the first of the two swap cards that I made for Sarah’s recent PTI-PaperTrey Ink Swap she posted on SCS. This was for the spring category. I love this PTI set as I got it free--well kind of.................... It was free when I spent I think $100 at the CHA Convention a few years ago in Chicago!Now--if only spring would come to Wisconsin. Temps are in the 20's and 30's for the next week or so. Last year we had 70's and 80's this week. I would just like to split the difference!Image/Sentiment—PTI 4 of a Kind; Green ThumbCardstock—Gina K White; Stampin' Up Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals; My Mind's Eye Lime Twist-Life of the Party-Charmed Trees Patterned PaperInk—SU Gumball Green, Summer StarfruitAccessories—SU Summer Starfruit Satin Stitched Ribbon, Rose Flower Brad, Ice Cream Parlor Button, Vine Street Embossing Folder Oval Punches; Green & White Bakers Twine;

Monday, March 18, 2013

This card is for a Mystery Swap on SCS. A group of us are doing a bi-monthly swap where we all use the same mystery image, sent to us by the hostess. This swap was created by Forest Ranger—Jeanette and we are now in our second cycle--and this is the 23rd card I have made for this ongoing swap. Carol chose this image and will swap the cards--then send us the next image, provided by Melina! I can't wait to get the swap cards back to see how everyone else used the same image. And then we get to do it all again!!!!

The image and the additional sentiments just crack me up! I have been smiling and even laughing out loud most of the time I was working on this card. I hope Carol as well as the others in the swap like it also. And--I know Tami will love the flip-flop brads!I wanted to use all three of the sentiments--so one also went inside.

Friday, March 15, 2013

It is the 15thof the month and that means another Dueling Darlings challenge. Since it is St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, our hostesses Kadie for the Darlings and April for the Dazzlers went with that theme. We were to create a card of blessing as we are all blessed to be a part of this wonderful group.

We are to also share a recent RAK we have initiated or been the recipient of. I am a member of the Birthday RAK on SCS-so I sent out around 20 birthday cards each month to other RAK members. I also can say that I have received a RAK card from pretty much every member of the Dueling Darlings and that makes my heart sing!I love the vintage look of the papers and embellishments that Kadie sent--I wanted to use all of it.................... but I have lots left for more cards in the future! Here is the inside of my card and Kadie supplied us with the Celtic Blessing!

Please be sure to stop in to see what all of the Divas as well the Dazzlers have created this month. All of the blogs are on the left sidebar of my blog.I am sure you will enjoy all of the creations of our blessings!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Bugaboo Stamps provided a us with digital images for this challenge. I kknew this cute guy would be perfect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! THANK YOU, Bugaboo Stamps.I had some pieces of patterned paper for St. Patrick's Day and decided to see how many I could use. I saw a card similar to this that used four squares of different papers-so I decided to try it.

Accessories—Copic Markers; White Grosgrain Ribbon; White Pearls; Green Nailheads on the insideI hope you will play along this week with the{PIN}Spirational Challenge, too! Be sure to go to the challenge blog and add your creations for the challenge this week! You can also check out the rest of the DT Creations with the links on the left sidebar.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Here is the second of the two swap
cards that I made for Nichole’s recent Birthday Cards Swap she
posted on SCS. These balloons are so colorful and will make anyone smile on their special day. I purchased this single set at a stamp show last fall and know I will look for more when I go again.Image/Sentiment—The Stamp Doctor Balloon BouquetCardstock—Gina K White; SU Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Tempting Tourquise;
Die Cuts with a View Birthday GreenInk—Memento Tuxedo BlackAccessories—Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon and Brads; Copic Markers; Lifestyle Crafts Jubliant Zig-Zag Embossing Folder

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Here is the second of the two swap
cards that I made for Ashley’s recent Birthday Cards with Sparkle Swap she
posted on SCS.I used a new cupcake embossing folder along with some embossed paper that has cupcakes and dots--looks like chocolate! The brads and ribbon are the sparkle touches.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

I have two spots today--if you are looking for the {PIN}spirational Challenge Card--please scroll down......................

It is the 5th of the month, so I am back with another challenge of the Crafty Gals!We are a group of bloggers who have monthly challenges, caring comments & fun chit chat on SCS—our favorite stamping site to visit.This year our challenges are going to be a bit different.Each month, Melina will chose one of our group to highlight and our challenge is to CASE a card from her blog—or make a card that highlights some of her loves.This month our girl is Carolina and her cards are stunning. How to pick just one.............

If you click on Carolina's card, the link will take you to her blog and you too can check out her awesome creations. I hope Carolina and the rest of the gals like the card too!

About Me

Welcome to my crafting blog. I love card making and am happy to share some of my creations. I can also be found on Splitcoast Stampers as barbaralynn. I am a retired high school teacher and was also an Athletic Director. I am still active in the state AD assoc. as well as the NIAAA,
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